Switzerland: Senior Communications Officer, X Media Campaigning

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 191 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

Do you want to help save lives and change minds as part the worlds largest humanitarian network? The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a global membership organisation comprising National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world. Through 190 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and around 17 million volunteers, the IFRC network is present in virtually every community, reaching more than 160 million people every year with life-saving and life-changing support. The mission of the IFRC is to support National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to prevent and alleviate human suffering and promote human dignity around the world. We do this in line with our fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Together, IFRC, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) form the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. IFRC is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secretariat’s headquarters is organized as three main business groups: Partnerships, Programmes and Operations; and Management Services. The Communications and Community Engagement Department is part of IFRCs Partnerships Division. The department comprises four teams including the X Media Campaigning team. Together, these teams advocate for local communities, vulnerable groups and people in need.

Job Purpose

You oversee the development, coordination and marketing of IFRC’s X media campaigns.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Implement IFRC's global X media strategy

• Lead on the development and implementation of global X media communication plans to achieve IFRC’s communications goals.
• Conceptualize, supervise and coordinate the production of X media communication materials and assets to position IFRC as a global humanitarian leader and partner of choice.
• Develop, execute and report on the impact of campaigns to promote IFRC’s advocacy and resource mobilisation priorities.
• Develop, write, package and market content for IFRC’s X media platforms.
• Identify channels, platforms and distribution chains for marketing X media content to audiences.
• Coordinate and maintain a monitoring and analytics system to monitor and strengthen IFRC’s X media communications impact.

Strengthen IFRC’s global communications approach

• Partner with IFRC regions, countries and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to develop and execute X media campaigns.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of X media professionals within IFRC, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the humanitarian sector.
• Support the development and growth of platforms for IFRC and members to share multimedia assets, ideas, expertise and resources.

Respond to communications opportunities and risks

• Identify reputational risks and opportunities and provide advice on responding to new developments and issues.
• Contribute to an effective, high performing IFRC team
• Be flexible in your work definition according to the needs and priorities and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available resources.
• Be a pro-active team member by anticipating needs and fostering a workplace culture that models proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, high performance and value for money.
• Foster a co-creative environment with colleagues in Geneva, regions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and an open and cooperative relationship with external actors.
• Be prepared to ensure business continuity over irregular hours where needed.

Education

Required:

• Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field Experience

Required:

• 7+ years in communications, advocacy or campaigning including social media strategy
• A demonstrated track record in digital campaigning strategy

Preferred:

• 5+ years working in the international humanitarian or development sector or a related field

Knowledge, skills and languages

Required:

• A track record planning and executing compelling cause-related campaigns
• Ability to manage and coordinate in diverse cultural settings
• Social and digital media strategy skills
• Strong partner engagement skills including ability to rapidly build and extend professional networks
• Analytical and strategic thinking

• Outstanding written, oral and representational communication skills

• Fluent spoken and written English

  Preferred:

• Training, coaching and skills development skills

• Multimedia production, AV and design skills

• Strong command of a second IFRC language Competencies and values

Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability

Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust

Please submit your application to IFRCjobs